ToneTron Amps are designed and hand-built by Jeffrey Falla in Minneapolis, MN.
Circuits are based on your requests whether clones of vintage amps or original designs. I also offer several standard vacuum tube models which can be ordered as is or used as design platforms and customized according to your request. Each guitar amp is one of a kind.
Circuits are based on your requests whether clones of vintage amps or original designs. I also offer several standard vacuum tube models which can be ordered as is or used as design platforms and customized according to your request. Each guitar amp is one of a kind.
Standard ToneTron Amplifier models include:
Full Five: 5-watt push-pull ECC99 tube output for a quad of triode fidelity and power. This amp is for anybody who wants low wattage with lots of amazing headroom and high volume capability, very different from low-wattage single-ended amps. It uses a Billy Rocker preamp and phase inverter. Available in 10” or 12” speaker combo as well as conveniently-sized head (15"W x 7"T x 7.5"D) capable of driving just about any speaker cabinet. $1,250 ($1,000 head).
SE-Five: 5-watt single-ended EL84 and 6V6 tube output with 5Y3 and 12AX7 tubes. Lush tones at low volumes. Warm and rich, perfectly suited for the studio. Go from either 6V6 and EL84 output at the flip of the switch. This model is equipped with a 10" Weber Feromax speaker; however, other speaker types and sizes are available. $1,250 ($1,000 head).
Standard 5-watt model without switchable output tube also available.
SE-Ten: 10-watt single-ended 6L6/5881 and 6CA7/EL34 tube output with 5AR4 and 12AX7 tubes. This model is the big brother of the SE-FIVE. It comes with 12" Weber Feromax speaker (other types and sizes also available). $1,450.
Billy Rocker: 16-watt cathode-biased 6V6 or EL84 output tubes operating in class A push-pull with 5Y3, 12AY7, and 12AX7/7025 tubes. Reminiscent of vintage tweed-era warmth but with unique tonal qualities. A very popular choice for the studio or small club (or any venue when using a microphone). This amp will actually put out more than 16 watts when over-driven. Also available with reverb. $1,400 for 10" speaker model; $1,450 for 12" speaker model.
Hall Rocker: 20-watt fixed-biased 6V6 output tubes with reverb with 5R4, 5751, 7025, and two 12AT7 tubes. Decent headroom yet plenty of crunch when you need it. Very dynamic with dark reverb overtones. $1,700.
Billy Rocker II: 40-watt cathode-biased 6L6 output tubes with 5AR4, 12AY7, and 12AX7/7025 tubes. Big sibling of the 16-watt 6V6. All the rich, warm tones with twice the volume. For more gain the 12AY7 can be replaced with a 5751 or 12AX7 without any modifications needed. Also available with reverb and or tremolo. $1,575.
Hall Rocker II: 50-watt fixed-biased 6CA7/EL34 or 6L6 output tubes with reverb with 5AR4, 5751,12AT7, and 12AX7/7025 tubes. Bold with both dark and bright tonal features. Will fill a club with loud warmth and reverb. $1,800.
Prices are for standard combo with single 10- or 12-inch Weber ceramic speaker.
All models are also available as amp heads.
Choice of cabinet design. See slide show above for some options.
More options available.
ToneTron Amplifiers are hand-built with high-quality materials and parts. Each amp is built methodically, professionally, and with the utmost care.
HiFi Stereos, stand-alone reverb units, and preamps also available.
TO PURCHASE ANY OF THESE AMPLIFIERS OR FOR FURTHER DETAILS
call 612-789-1438 or email info@tonetronamps.com
I maintain an inventory of amps for immediate sale at
El Diablo Amps and Guitars, 2521 27th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN. To Purchase Contact El Diablo Amps for details:
612-293-7595 or visit eldiabloamps.com
Be sure to check out Vintage Guitar Magazine's review of
the Billy Rocker 10 in the May 2021 issue: vintageguitar.com
Here is a YouTube clip of a Billy Rocker II:
And of a 6V6 Billy Rocker:
Here is a demo of the Billy Rocker put together by Charlie Hoarse:
Other Types of Amplifiers Are Available
Here is a small sample of options:
Here is a small sample of options:
Tube HiFi Amplifiers
Integrated stereo amps include phono and line preamps with power amps ranging from 10- to 35-watts per channel. Call or email for pricing.
Bass Tube Amp heads and combos
Options include tube-driven active pre- and post-eq line out with level control and high quality transformer. Power ranges from 20- to 120-watts. Call or email for pricing.
Sound Clips of Popular ToneTron Amp Models
Recorded using Shure SM57 into an Apogee Duet into Logic Pro with no EQ or effects.
Gain, Volume, Treble, and Bass settings are indicated in the photos.
6V6 amp uses an alnico speaker, while 6L6 amp uses a ceramic speaker.
Click on Amp Name to Play Sound Clip
Recorded using Shure SM57 into an Apogee Duet into Logic Pro with no EQ or effects.
Gain, Volume, Treble, and Bass settings are indicated in the photos.
6V6 amp uses an alnico speaker, while 6L6 amp uses a ceramic speaker.
Click on Amp Name to Play Sound Clip
6V6 Billy Rocker Clean with '94 Fender Jazzmaster using neck pickup
6V6 Billy Rocker Clean with '01 Gibson SG using bridge & neck pickups
6V6 Billy Rocker Clean with '01 Gibson SG using bridge & neck pickups
6V6 Billy Rocker Dirty with '94 Fender Jazzmaster using neck pickup
6V6 Billy Rocker Dirty with '01 Gibson SG using bridge & neck pickups
6V6 Billy Rocker Dirty with '01 Gibson SG using bridge & neck pickups
6L6 Billy Rocker II Clean with '94 Fender Jazzmaster using neck pickup
6L6 Billy Rocker II Clean with '01 Gibson SG using bridge & neck pickups
6L6 Billy Rocker II Clean with '01 Gibson SG using bridge & neck pickups
6L6 Billy Rocker II Dirty with '94 Fender Jazzmaster using neck pickup
6L6 Billy Rocker II Dirty with '01 Gibson SG using bridge & neck pickups
6L6 Billy Rocker II Dirty with '01 Gibson SG using bridge & neck pickups
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